Document your assembly process once. Every operator follows the same steps. Every change is tracked. Designed for audit-ready documentation workflows.
Three-panel layout with step list, image canvas, and details panel. Fully resizable with panel sizes persisting between sessions.
Steps start clean. Add only the fields you need per step. Toggle fields on/off globally in Settings. All field data exports to PPTX/PDF with formatted rendering.
Upload from file, scan via phone QR over local WiFi, or use a global hotkey to capture screenshots from any running application. No internet needed.
Per-step layout templates applied to every slide. Company branding, approval stamps, and DRAFT watermarks included automatically. BOM as CSV.
Approved versions are frozen. Editing an approved instruction creates a new draft automatically. Every state change is logged with actor, timestamp, and comment.
Draft → Submitted → Under Review → Approved or Changes Requested. Step-level QA comments with category selection. Comments must be resolved before resubmission.
PIN-based switching requires no server and no directory service. Secure user accounts with industry-standard encryption.. Multiple engineers and one QA Manager can work simultaneously via network share.
Built-in starters and save-any-as-template support at all three levels. Section templates include pre-filled steps. Preview step count and titles before inserting.
Import your BOM once. Autocomplete fills step fields automatically. Searchable and editable tables in Settings. Upsert on import — existing parts updated, new parts added.
Organize steps into named sections. Drag steps between sections or reorder entire sections as a unit. Section divider slides appear in exports.
SQLite database on your existing SMB/NFS file share. WAL mode for concurrent access. No server, no Docker, no IT project.
Separate Electron application for factory floor PCs. Shows only approved instructions. Auto-refreshes within 60 seconds of a new approval. Works offline from local cache.
Feedback submitted per step with category selection. Pattern detection flags steps receiving multiple reports. Feedback inbox in Editor is filterable and actionable.
Generate a QR code per instruction. Print it, stick it at the workstation. Operator scans to open the correct approved instruction in the Viewer immediately.
100% offline with code-signed installers, bcrypt PINs, HMAC-SHA256 license validation, and Content Security Policy. Bilingual UI. Config export for multi-device deployment.
Each step can use a different template. Enable or disable templates in Settings — only enabled ones appear in the layout picker.
Photo fills 90% of page. For overview shots.
Photo 60%, description 40%. No fields.
Photo 55%, description and fields 45%.
Photo top 40%, large fields section 60%.
Photo 40%, safety box 60% with hazard styling.
No image. Full width for description and fields.
Image fills page, overlay at bottom.
Two photo zones. Before/after, wrong/right.
Small image top, checklist-style fields below.
Image 50%, parts table 50%. Component steps.
| Feature | Solo | Site | Build Docs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step editor with annotations | |||
| 10 professionally designed step layouts — pick the right one for each task | |||
| Structured fields for torque, parts, tools, safety — not free text | |||
| Photo upload + QR + screenshots | |||
| Image crop + brightness/contrast | |||
| Export to print-ready PDF or editable PowerPoint with one click | |||
| Configurable page size (A4, Letter, 16:9) | |||
| Every change tracked — know who changed what and when | |||
| Self-approve workflow | |||
| Instruction + step + section templates | |||
| Parts Library (CSV/Excel import) | |||
| Screws Library (CSV/Excel import) | |||
| BOM export as CSV | |||
| Step groups (collapsible sections) | |||
| Bilingual UI — English / German | |||
| In-app help (22 articles) | |||
| Works without internet — even on air-gapped networks | |||
| Code-signed installer | |||
| Separate roles for who creates, who reviews, and who manages | — | ||
| Built-in review and approval — nothing reaches the floor without sign-off | — | ||
| Step-level QA comments + resolution tracking | — | ||
| Audit trail (ISO 9001 Clause 7.5) | — | ||
| No server needed — runs on your existing network | — | ||
| StepLinq Viewer app (unlimited installs) | — | ||
| Viewer offline cache | — | ||
| Operator feedback inbox + pattern detection | — | ||
| QR code deep links + batch print | — | ||
| Config export/import for deployment | — | — |
All tiers include 30-day free trial. Site adds approval workflow + unlimited Viewer installs. Build Docs adds bulk-import tooling for legacy documentation backlog.
Yes. StepLinq is 100% offline. Solo License runs on a single machine with no network at all. Site License uses a local network share (SMB/NFS) — no internet connection is ever required.
StepLinq exports to PDF (print-ready, with approval stamps and version numbers) and PowerPoint (PPTX, editable). Both formats include your company branding. DRAFT watermarks appear automatically on unapproved instructions.
Ten professionally designed layouts: Full Image, Standard (image + text), Two Images, Warning, Checklist, Text Only, Header, Divider, and more. Each layout is optimized for specific task types — choose the one that fits each step.
StepLinq supports ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5 document-control practices: version history, approval workflow (Draft → Submitted → Under Review → Approved), frozen approved versions, and a full audit trail with actor, timestamp, and change comments. Certification itself is awarded to your organisation by an accredited auditor based on how you implement and operate the system.
Yes. StepLinq includes a Parts & Screws Library that accepts CSV and Excel imports. Once imported, parts auto-complete in the step editor. You can also export the BOM from any instruction.
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